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"Departing Eugene, the Coast Starlight takes a more central route (still pretty far west) through Oregon. Crossing the state border into California, the train makes a near beeline toward Sacramento and the Central Valley.
Travelers can get some incredible views of Mt. Shasta from the train, if you are a night owl or wake up in time. Shortly before arriving in Dunsmuir (southbound), the tracks pass north of the mountain and follow its western slope before arriving into the station. If you are up for it (and it is a clear night with some moonlight), set an alarm for just before Dunsmuir!
Now for Sacramento, the Coast Starlight makes a 20-minute stop at the station in the early morning. It is a crew change point and a semi-service stop for the Starlight. Sacramento Valley Station is located in northwest midtown, slightly south of the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. It is also a few blocks from the Kings' (NBA) arena and all of the amenities of downtown.
There is a large station building with a waiting hall, ticketing and checked baggage. Connections can be made at the station for Amtrak Corridor Service - San Joaquins toward Bakersfield, Capitol Corridor toward Oakland - as well as Amtrak Thruway busses, the California Zephyr (to Chicago) and Sacramento’s Light Rail."
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